In the latest of a growing list of high-profile artists, authors, and organizations nationwide, Bonnie Raitt — the 9-time Grammy winner and world-renowned social activist — has endorsed the Taco Bell boycott!

Ms. Raitt, a member of the Rock and Roll Music Hall of Fame since 2000, has sold more than 15 million albums over the course of her distinguished music career, during which she has played with a virtual Who’s Who of Blues and Rock greats, including Son House, Muddy Waters, and John Lee Hooker, as well as Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, and Tony Bennett.

But she is equally well known for her unflagging commitment to social justice. She has spoken out and played benefits for a wide array of causes over the years, from participating in the Sun City anti-apartheid project to playing the historic 1980 No Nukes concerts at Madison Square Garden, co-founding MUSE (Musicians United for Safe Energy), and working for environmental protection and the rights of women and Native Americans.

The members of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers are truly honored to count on the support of such a respected artist and true champion for social justice — so much so that we’re going to do a little something extra this time to share our joy. Click on the link below to hear a cut from Ms. Raitt’s classic Blues hit “Born in the Country”. Enjoy!…

“Born in the Country,” Bonnie Raitt (Live – Rockefellas Houston, TX – 1988)

Also, in still more great news on the endorsement front, American poet, essayist, novelist, philosopher, and Kentucky farmer, Wendell Berry (left), has endorsed the Taco Bell boycott! Mr.Berry, called “America’s most eloquent and prolific defender of traditional rural life and small-scale farming,” is a highly respected voice in the world of agriculture, family farmers, and rural community organizing. We are tremendously honored to have him with us in this fight.